Small Business Casualty of Defense Threatens Towns
Nation wide surveys warn defense mobilization may push many small businesses to close. About 3.67 million firms form the economic foundation of the country, with shortages of materials and defense demand squeezing small firms while big business expands. General Omar Bradley drew Senate committee scrutiny over MacArthur recall, while a draft extension proposal would raise induction and training standards. Russians offer a peace treaty plan rejected by the US, and home shoppers face mixed meat price changes despite government claims of savings. A Supreme Court ruling allows non signed fair trade agreements to permit cut rates in most states.
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Land Boom of 1950 Farm Mortgage Debt Up 8 Per Cent
The agriculture department reports the land boom of 1940 boosted farm real estate debt by 8 percent to 5.8 billion dollars at year end. Farmers also increased non real estate debt to buy equipment as prices and demand rose, while real estate mortgage debt remained 64 percent of the 1823 peak. Twelve states show higher mortgage debt than in 1923, including New Hampshire Rhode Island New Jersey Delaware Virginia West Virginia North Carolina Florida Tennessee Alabama Louisiana and New Mexico.
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Children’s Day gains popularity as gift and duty observance
The article notes the third national Children's Day to be observed Saturday June 9 with civic authorities, parents groups and merchants planning festivities. It highlights a campaign by the Children’s Day National Council to elevate the day to a major gift and remembrance occasion, alongside a feature poster by Dorothea Warren Fok and extensive promotional efforts in stores and media. It also covers National Flag Week June 10-16 and the International Food Exposition Week in Illinois and Chicago, with nationwide patriotic activities and a large two-mile food expo at Navy Pier.
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National Association of Retail Grocers
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Expectant Fathers Day Scheduled for June 16
The Expectant Fathers Club announces a national observance on June 16 to honor the overlooked fathers awaiting births. Max Hess Jr of Allentown Pennsylvania notes fathers share the burden of preparation and bills, urging recognition alongside mothers. Last year saw about 8.54 million babies born, highlighting the large number of dads-to-be.
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Allentown
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Expectant Fathers Club Aims Child Welfare Efforts
The npjertives of the Expectant Fathers Club are to promote study of helpful techniques for assisting wives in child care, disseminate information on aud techniques, cooperate with public welfare agencies and Red Cross, and work with boards of health to reduce infant mortality and improve facilities for children. Members receive free cards and taping. Write Max Hess Jr in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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